NHTSA Complaint #880403 — 1999 KIA SPORTAGE

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	880403
Vehicle	1999 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Date of Incident	December 15, 1999
Date Filed	February 12, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH VIBRATION WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, CAUSES EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. PLEASES FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

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